From its inception until now Orange County was first settled by native tribes living in the region. These tribes were mostly from the Tongva, Juaneño, and Luiseño… Read more “Orange County: A Suburban Melting Pot of Cultures”

Los Angeles has a rich history of both immigrants and migrants hoping for a new life in California. This city is full of people with stories of how… Read more “Los Angeles: City of Stories”

People came together at the Long Table in Los Angeles on March 12, 2016. I had the chance to sit at the Long Table and spark the… Read more “Bringing Our Stories Together”

In preparation for the Long Table: Los Angeles, our class and members of a German delegation team visited an elementary school last week. We had the opportunity… Read more “Inspiring the Next Generation”

Since I was young, my grandpa would burst into joy at the sight of arrow construction signs. He would explain how he made the signs– with a sense… Read more “Construction Signs and Fruit”

After interviewing my narrator for the project, I realized that immigrating to America was both a challenging experience and an exciting adventure. My narrator transitioned to life in America… Read more “A Fresh Start in the United States”

  As my mom and I stepped out of Shakey’s with our pizza and mojos in hand, we couldn’t help but notice an older, Mexican gentleman asking customers… Read more “The Puzzle Pieces”

I was initially apprehensive when I heard I would need to interview an immigrant for one of my classes. Although I had spoken with many family members… Read more “A Purposeful Conversation”